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- How does AI use of water and electricity affect local communities?
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- How effective is gene therapy for sickle cell disease?
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- How much carbon dioxide does carbon capture and storage remove?
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- Does grade retention help or harm students?
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- Does cognitive training improve memory in older adults?
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- Is road traffic noise linked to heart disease?
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- Do collagen supplements reduce skin ageing?
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- How much does space debris threaten satellites?
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- Are we living through a sixth mass extinction?
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- What is dark matter and has it been detected?
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- Does inflation hurt poorer households more?
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- Does gambling advertising increase problem gambling?
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- Does automatic enrolment increase retirement saving?
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- Does a long commute harm wellbeing?
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- Does unconscious bias training change behaviour?
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- Is sea level rise speeding up?
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- How much does fast fashion harm the environment?
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- Is hydrogen a good replacement for natural gas and petrol?
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- How accurate is facial recognition technology?
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- Does multitasking make people less productive?
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- Does systematic phonics help children learn to read?
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- Does teaching a growth mindset improve school results?
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- Does reading aloud to young children boost language development?
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- Does breastfeeding raise children's IQ?
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- Does flossing prevent gum disease?
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- Does the shingles vaccine lower the risk of dementia?
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- Do hearing aids lower the risk of dementia?
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- How dangerous is radon gas in homes?
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- Does damp and mould in homes harm health?
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- Are PFAS forever chemicals harmful to health?
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- Do mobile phones cause brain cancer?
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- Does running damage your knees?
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- Is high-intensity interval training better than steady cardio?
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- Does stretching before exercise prevent injury?
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- Are high-protein diets bad for your kidneys?
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- Should everyone cut down on salt?
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- Is fruit juice as unhealthy as sugary soda?
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- Does eating late at night cause weight gain?
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- Is breakfast the most important meal of the day?
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- Does ADHD medication improve long-term outcomes?
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- Does following the news harm mental health?
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- Does volunteering improve mental health and wellbeing?
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- Does zinc shorten the common cold?
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- Do daily multivitamins improve health?
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- Do omega-3 fish oil supplements protect the heart?
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- How harmful is untreated sleep apnoea?
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- Does cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia work better than sleeping pills?
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- Does sleeping in at weekends make up for lost sleep?
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- Money: saving, investing and big decisions
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- Science and space: the biggest open questions
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- School: what helps children do well?
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- Is dark chocolate or cocoa good for your heart?
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- How much electricity do data centres and AI use?
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- Would eating less meat reduce greenhouse gas emissions?
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- Is early childhood education worth the investment?
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- Do free school meal programmes improve children's learning and health?
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- Does taking a break from social media improve wellbeing?
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- Does air pollution harm the brain and memory?
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- Are gas stoves bad for indoor air and health?
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- Is vaping safer than smoking cigarettes?
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- Is yoga effective for lower back pain?
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- Does strength training help you live longer?
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- Does sugar make children hyperactive?
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- Are artificial sweeteners safe?
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- Is red meat bad for your health?
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- Do daytime naps improve health and performance?
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- Does AI-generated misinformation influence elections?
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- Do AI companion chatbots affect loneliness?
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- Does planting trees help fight climate change?
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- Do carbon offsets actually reduce emissions?
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- Can extinct species be brought back through de-extinction?
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- How does space radiation affect astronauts' health?
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- How close are quantum computers to being useful?
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- How dangerous are asteroid impacts to Earth?
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- Does playing outdoors protect children from short-sightedness?
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- Does reading on screens reduce comprehension compared with paper?
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- Do later school start times help teenagers?
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- Does class size affect student achievement?
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- Does financial education improve how people manage money?
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- Does money buy happiness?
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- Does AI tutoring improve learning?
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- Do phone bans in schools improve learning?
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- Heat pump or gas furnace: which should heat your home?
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- Does meditation really reduce anxiety?
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- Does reading fiction build empathy?
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- Does sunscreen prevent skin cancer?
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- Does tutoring help students catch up?
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- Living well: the habits that matter most
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- Does daylight saving time harm health?
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- Cutting carbon: energy and climate
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- How are AI models tested for dangerous capabilities like bioweapon instructions?
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- How does AI affect jobs and wages?
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- Do video games improve cognitive skills?
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- Are solar panels worth it for a home?
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- Is spaced repetition better than rereading for long-term learning?
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- Are plant-based diets healthy for children?
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- Does screen time harm toddlers' development?
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- Supplements: which are worth taking?
8 sources · 0 contributions · linked to Living well: the habits that matter most, Does magnesium actually help you sleep?, Melatonin for sleep: who it actually helps, Is creatine good for your brain, not just your muscles?, Do you need protein powder to build muscle?, Should you take vitamin D supplements?, Does ashwagandha reduce stress?, Do omega-3 fish oil supplements protect the heart?, Do daily multivitamins improve health?, Does zinc shorten the common cold?, Do collagen supplements reduce skin ageing?
- How well do flu vaccines work?
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- Does microdosing psychedelics work?
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- Is endurance exercise bad for your heart?
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- Why are Swiss glaciers melting so fast and what does it mean for water supplies?
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- What drives diesel prices at the pump?
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- Learning and keeping a sharp mind
10 sources · 0 contributions · linked to Living well: the habits that matter most, Learning a new language as an adult: what actually works, Does being bilingual delay dementia?, Does learning a musical instrument make children smarter?, Is homework good for students?, How to stop procrastinating: what research says works, Does music help you concentrate?, Is creatine good for your brain, not just your muscles?, Is spaced repetition better than rereading for long-term learning?, Does cognitive training improve memory in older adults?, Do hearing aids lower the risk of dementia?
- Do you need protein powder to build muscle?
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- Do blue light glasses work?
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- Does hydration affect thinking and mood?
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- Is homework good for students?
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- Does keeping a gratitude journal improve wellbeing?
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- Is sourdough bread healthier than regular bread?
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- Do probiotics work for gut health?
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- Do smartphone notifications disrupt concentration even when ignored?
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- Does therapy work as well as antidepressants?
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- Does bilingual education help children learn?
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- Is there life on Mars?
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- Do wind turbines harm birds and wildlife?
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- Is lab-grown meat ready to replace conventional meat?
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- Does music help you concentrate?
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- How close is nuclear fusion power?
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- Does cash incentive reduce smoking?
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- How safe are self-driving cars compared with human drivers?
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- How much sleep do teenagers need?
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- Is nuclear power making a comeback?
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- Do screens before bed really ruin your sleep?
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- Is organic food healthier than conventional food?
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- Do open plan offices reduce collaboration?
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- Is it safe to eat eggs every day?
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- Is creatine good for your brain, not just your muscles?
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- Is working from home less productive?
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- Should you take vitamin D supplements?
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- How to stop procrastinating: what research says works
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- Does magnesium actually help you sleep?
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- Cold plunges: what the evidence really shows
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- Do AI text detectors actually work?
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- Are electric cars really better for the climate?
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- What happens when people get a guaranteed income?
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- Is coffee good or bad for you?
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- Can exercise treat depression?
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- Ultra-processed foods: how bad are they, really?
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- How does the Bank of England assess risks from the AI investment boom?
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- What causes the placebo effect and how strong is it?
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- Do wearable fitness trackers improve health?
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- Are e-bikes good for health and the climate?
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- Does cold weather cause colds?
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- Does remote learning work as well as classroom teaching?
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- Do cash transfers reduce poverty in developing countries?
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- Is renting better than buying a home?
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- Does the 4% retirement rule still work?
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- Is a four-year college degree still worth the cost?
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- Does recycling plastic actually work?
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- Does better office ventilation improve concentration?
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- Do short breaks improve focus and reduce fatigue at work?
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- Technology, AI and the mind
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- Children, screens and school
10 sources · 0 contributions · linked to Do phone bans in schools improve learning?, Does screen time harm toddlers' development?, Is social media harming teenagers' mental health?, Is homework good for students?, Does learning a musical instrument make children smarter?, Does reading on screens reduce comprehension compared with paper?, Does playing outdoors protect children from short-sightedness?, Does sugar make children hyperactive?, Do video games improve cognitive skills?
- Everyday health risks: real or overblown?
8 sources · 0 contributions · linked to Living well: the habits that matter most, Microplastics in our bodies: how worried should we be?, Does fluoride in drinking water affect children's IQ?, Is moderate drinking actually good for you?, Ultra-processed foods: how bad are they, really?, Are seed oils bad for you?, Do blue light glasses work?, Does red light therapy work?, Is vaping safer than smoking cigarettes?, Are gas stoves bad for indoor air and health?, Does air pollution harm the brain and memory?, Does sunscreen prevent skin cancer?, Does cold weather cause colds?, Does cash incentive reduce smoking?, Do mobile phones cause brain cancer?, Are PFAS forever chemicals harmful to health?, Does damp and mould in homes harm health?, Is road traffic noise linked to heart disease?, How dangerous is radon gas in homes?
- Exercise: how much, and which kinds?
9 sources · 0 contributions · linked to Living well: the habits that matter most, Do you really need 10,000 steps a day?, Is a standing desk worth it for your health?, Is endurance exercise bad for your heart?, Cold plunges: what the evidence really shows, Is creatine good for your brain, not just your muscles?, Do you need protein powder to build muscle?, Can exercise treat depression?, Does strength training help you live longer?, Is yoga effective for lower back pain?, Do wearable fitness trackers improve health?, Are e-bikes good for health and the climate?, Does stretching before exercise prevent injury?, Is high-intensity interval training better than steady cardio?, Does running damage your knees?
- Healthy eating: what the evidence says
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- Mental health: what actually helps
11 sources · 0 contributions · linked to Living well: the habits that matter most, Does meditation really reduce anxiety?, Can exercise treat depression?, Does keeping a gratitude journal improve wellbeing?, Is time spent in nature good for mental health?, Is loneliness really an epidemic?, Does owning a dog improve your health?, Is social media harming teenagers' mental health?, Does ashwagandha reduce stress?, Does microdosing psychedelics work?, Does therapy work as well as antidepressants?, Does reading fiction build empathy?, Does taking a break from social media improve wellbeing?, Do AI companion chatbots affect loneliness?, Does volunteering improve mental health and wellbeing?, Does following the news harm mental health?, Does ADHD medication improve long-term outcomes?
- Is loneliness really an epidemic?
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- Microplastics in our bodies: how worried should we be?
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- Sleeping better: what actually works
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- Is a standing desk worth it for your health?
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- Do AI coding assistants make developers faster?
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- Is time spent in nature good for mental health?
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- Does owning a dog improve your health?
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- Does being bilingual delay dementia?
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- Does fluoride in drinking water affect children's IQ?
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- Is the keto diet safe long term?
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- Does learning a musical instrument make children smarter?
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- Do electric cars catch fire more than petrol cars?
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- Is the Mediterranean diet the healthiest diet?
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- Does ashwagandha reduce stress?
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- Does red light therapy work?
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- Is social media harming teenagers' mental health?
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- Is moderate drinking actually good for you?
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- Do you really need 10,000 steps a day?
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- Are seed oils bad for you?
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- Can the world still limit warming to 1.5°C?
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- Can you trust AI chatbots for medical advice?
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- Does raising the minimum wage cost jobs?
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- Learning a new language as an adult: what actually works
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- Index funds vs. actively managed funds
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- Intermittent fasting vs. calorie counting for weight loss
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- GLP-1 weight-loss drugs: what the evidence shows
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- The future of work: AI, shorter weeks and healthier desks
8 sources · 0 contributions · linked to Do AI coding assistants make developers faster?, The four-day work week: what the trials show, Is a standing desk worth it for your health?, Do open plan offices reduce collaboration?, Is working from home less productive?, Does raising the minimum wage cost jobs?, What happens when people get a guaranteed income?, How to stop procrastinating: what research says works, Does music help you concentrate?, Do short breaks improve focus and reduce fatigue at work?, Do smartphone notifications disrupt concentration even when ignored?, Does better office ventilation improve concentration?, How does AI affect jobs and wages?, How does the Bank of England assess risks from the AI investment boom?, Does unconscious bias training change behaviour?, Does a long commute harm wellbeing?, Does multitasking make people less productive?
- The four-day work week: what the trials show
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- Melatonin for sleep: who it actually helps
9 sources · 0 contributions · linked to Sleeping better: what actually works, Supplements: which are worth taking?
Do collagen supplements reduce skin ageing?
Do collagen supplements reduce skin ageing?
How much does space debris threaten satellites?
How much does space debris threaten satellites?
Are we living through a sixth mass extinction?
Are we currently experiencing a sixth mass extinction event, and how does the current rate of species loss compare to background extinction rates?
What is dark matter and has it been detected?
What is dark matter, and has it been detected?
Does inflation hurt poorer households more?
Does inflation hurt poorer households more than wealthier households?
Does gambling advertising increase problem gambling?
Does exposure to gambling advertising increase the risk of problem gambling?
Does automatic enrolment increase retirement saving?
Does automatic enrolment into workplace pension schemes increase how much people save for retirement?
Does a long commute harm wellbeing?
Does a long commute harm wellbeing?
Does unconscious bias training change behaviour?
Does unconscious bias training change behaviour?
Is sea level rise speeding up?
Is the rate of global sea level rise accelerating?
How much does fast fashion harm the environment?
How much environmental harm does fast fashion cause, and how does it compare with other industries?
Is hydrogen a good replacement for natural gas and petrol?
Is hydrogen a good replacement for natural gas and petrol?
How accurate is facial recognition technology?
How accurate is facial recognition technology in different real-world conditions and applications?
Does multitasking make people less productive?
Does multitasking make people less productive?
Does systematic phonics help children learn to read?
Does systematic phonics instruction improve children's reading ability compared with other approaches?
Does teaching a growth mindset improve school results?
Does teaching a growth mindset improve school results?
Does reading aloud to young children boost language development?
Does reading aloud to young children improve their language development?
Does breastfeeding raise children's IQ?
Does breastfeeding raise children's IQ?
Does flossing prevent gum disease?
Does flossing prevent gum disease?
Does the shingles vaccine lower the risk of dementia?
Does receiving the shingles (herpes zoster) vaccine reduce a person's risk of developing dementia?
Do hearing aids lower the risk of dementia?
Do hearing aids lower the risk of dementia in people with hearing loss?
How dangerous is radon gas in homes?
How dangerous is radon gas in homes, and what level of exposure increases health risks?
Does damp and mould in homes harm health?
Does exposure to damp and mould in homes harm human health?
Are PFAS forever chemicals harmful to health?
Are PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), often called forever chemicals, harmful to human health?
Do mobile phones cause brain cancer?
Do mobile phones cause brain cancer?
Does running damage your knees?
Does running damage your knees, or is it safe for long-term joint health?
Is high-intensity interval training better than steady cardio?
Is high-intensity interval training (HIIT) better than steady-state cardio for improving fitness, health, and body composition?
Does stretching before exercise prevent injury?
Does stretching before exercise prevent injury?
Are high-protein diets bad for your kidneys?
Do high-protein diets damage kidney function in healthy adults, and what is the evidence for people with existing kidney disease?
Should everyone cut down on salt?
Should everyone reduce their salt intake, and what does the evidence say about the benefits and risks?
Is fruit juice as unhealthy as sugary soda?
Is 100% fruit juice as unhealthy as sugar-sweetened soda, in terms of health outcomes like weight gain, diabetes, and heart disease?
Does eating late at night cause weight gain?
Does eating late at night cause weight gain?
Is breakfast the most important meal of the day?
Is breakfast the most important meal of the day for health, weight, and energy?
Does ADHD medication improve long-term outcomes?
Does ADHD medication improve long-term outcomes for people with ADHD?
Does following the news harm mental health?
Does following the news harm mental health, and under what conditions?
Does volunteering improve mental health and wellbeing?
Does volunteering improve mental health and wellbeing?
Does zinc shorten the common cold?
Does taking zinc shorten the duration or reduce the severity of the common cold?
Do daily multivitamins improve health?
Do daily multivitamin supplements improve health outcomes in generally healthy adults?
Do omega-3 fish oil supplements protect the heart?
Do omega-3 fish oil supplements protect the heart?
How harmful is untreated sleep apnoea?
How harmful is untreated sleep apnoea to health and daily functioning?
Does cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia work better than sleeping pills?
Does cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) work better than sleeping pills for treating insomnia?
Does sleeping in at weekends make up for lost sleep?
Does sleeping in at weekends make up for lost sleep?
Money: saving, investing and big decisions
What factors influence financial security, including saving, investing, renting versus buying a home, and other money decisions?
Science and space: the biggest open questions
What are the biggest open questions in science and space exploration today?
School: what helps children do well?
What factors and interventions, according to research, help children do well at school?
Is dark chocolate or cocoa good for your heart?
Is eating dark chocolate or cocoa good for your heart?
How much electricity do data centres and AI use?
How much electricity do data centres and artificial intelligence use, and how is that demand expected to change?
Would eating less meat reduce greenhouse gas emissions?
Would eating less meat reduce greenhouse gas emissions?
Is early childhood education worth the investment?
Is early childhood education worth the investment for children?
Do free school meal programmes improve children's learning and health?
Do free school meal programmes improve children's learning and health outcomes?
Does taking a break from social media improve wellbeing?
Does taking a break from social media improve wellbeing?
Does air pollution harm the brain and memory?
Does exposure to air pollution harm the brain and memory?
Are gas stoves bad for indoor air and health?
Do gas stoves release indoor air pollutants that harm human health?
Is vaping safer than smoking cigarettes?
Is vaping safer than smoking cigarettes?
Is yoga effective for lower back pain?
Is yoga effective for reducing pain and improving function in adults with lower back pain?
Does strength training help you live longer?
Does strength training help you live longer?
Does sugar make children hyperactive?
Does consuming sugar cause children to become hyperactive?
Are artificial sweeteners safe?
Are artificial sweeteners safe for human consumption?
Is red meat bad for your health?
Does eating red meat increase the risk of health problems such as cancer, heart disease, and early death?
Do daytime naps improve health and performance?
Do daytime naps improve health and performance?
Does AI-generated misinformation influence elections?
Does AI-generated misinformation influence election outcomes and voter behavior?
Do AI companion chatbots affect loneliness?
Do AI companion chatbots reduce or worsen loneliness, and what does the evidence say about their effects on social connection?
Does planting trees help fight climate change?
Does planting trees help fight climate change?
Do carbon offsets actually reduce emissions?
Do carbon offsets actually reduce emissions?
Can extinct species be brought back through de-extinction?
Can extinct species be brought back through de-extinction, and what are the scientific, ethical, and ecological considerations?
How does space radiation affect astronauts' health?
How does space radiation affect astronauts' health?
How close are quantum computers to being useful?
How close are quantum computers to being useful for practical problems?
How dangerous are asteroid impacts to Earth?
How dangerous are asteroid impacts to Earth, and what is the actual risk of a catastrophic impact?
Does playing outdoors protect children from short-sightedness?
Does spending time playing outdoors protect children from developing short-sightedness (myopia)?
Does reading on screens reduce comprehension compared with paper?
Does reading on screens reduce comprehension compared with reading on paper?
Do later school start times help teenagers?
Do later school start times improve sleep, health, and academic outcomes for teenagers?
Does class size affect student achievement?
Does class size affect student achievement?
Does financial education improve how people manage money?
Does financial education improve how people manage money?
Does money buy happiness?
Does having more money make people happier, and how does the relationship between income and well-being change across income levels?
Does AI tutoring improve learning?
Does AI tutoring improve learning outcomes compared to traditional instruction or no tutoring?
Do phone bans in schools improve learning?
When schools ban or restrict smartphones, do grades, focus or wellbeing improve?
Heat pump or gas furnace: which should heat your home?
For a typical home, is it worth replacing a gas furnace or boiler with a heat pump, and when does it make sense?
Does meditation really reduce anxiety?
How well do meditation and mindfulness programmes work for stress and anxiety compared with other treatments?
Does reading fiction build empathy?
Does reading fiction build empathy?
Does sunscreen prevent skin cancer?
Does using sunscreen prevent skin cancer?
Does tutoring help students catch up?
Does tutoring help students catch up academically?
Living well: the habits that matter most
Which everyday habits have the strongest evidence for increasing lifespan and healthspan?
Does daylight saving time harm health?
Does daylight saving time harm health?
Cutting carbon: energy and climate
What are the most effective ways to cut carbon emissions from energy?
How are AI models tested for dangerous capabilities like bioweapon instructions?
How do researchers test AI models for dangerous capabilities, such as providing instructions for creating bioweapons?
How does AI affect jobs and wages?
How does artificial intelligence affect employment levels and wages?
Do video games improve cognitive skills?
Do video games improve cognitive skills such as attention, memory, and problem-solving?
Are solar panels worth it for a home?
Are solar panels worth the investment for a typical home?
Is spaced repetition better than rereading for long-term learning?
Is spaced repetition more effective than rereading for long-term learning?
Are plant-based diets healthy for children?
Are plant-based diets healthy for children?
Does screen time harm toddlers' development?
Does screen time harm toddlers' development?
Supplements: which are worth taking?
Which dietary supplements have evidence of meaningful benefit for most people, and which are not worth taking?
How well do flu vaccines work?
How effective are influenza vaccines at preventing flu and related illness in different groups?
Does microdosing psychedelics work?
Does microdosing psychedelics (such as LSD or psilocybin) produce measurable benefits in mood, cognition, or well-being?
Is endurance exercise bad for your heart?
Is endurance exercise bad for your heart?
Why are Swiss glaciers melting so fast and what does it mean for water supplies?
Why are Swiss glaciers melting so fast, and what are the consequences for water supplies in Switzerland and downstream regions?
What drives diesel prices at the pump?
Why are diesel prices so high and what drives pump prices?
Learning and keeping a sharp mind
What interventions, habits, and lifestyle factors support learning and cognitive sharpness throughout the lifespan?
Do you need protein powder to build muscle?
Do you need protein powder to build muscle?
Do blue light glasses work?
Do blue light filtering glasses reduce eye strain, improve sleep, or protect eye health?
Does hydration affect thinking and mood?
Does hydration status affect cognitive performance and mood in healthy people?
Is homework good for students?
Does homework improve students' academic achievement and other outcomes, and under what conditions is it beneficial?
Does keeping a gratitude journal improve wellbeing?
Does keeping a gratitude journal improve wellbeing?
Is sourdough bread healthier than regular bread?
Is sourdough bread healthier than regular bread?
Do probiotics work for gut health?
Do probiotics work for gut health?
Image: Author research summary; Journal of Experimental Psychology: Human Perception and Performance (Stothart et al.)Do smartphone notifications disrupt concentration even when ignored?
Do smartphone notifications disrupt concentration even when they are ignored?
Does therapy work as well as antidepressants?
Does psychotherapy work as well as antidepressant medication for treating depression?
Does bilingual education help children learn?
Does bilingual education help children learn?
Is there life on Mars?
Is there life on Mars?
Do wind turbines harm birds and wildlife?
Do wind turbines harm birds and wildlife, and how significant is that harm compared with other threats?
Is lab-grown meat ready to replace conventional meat?
Is lab-grown meat ready to replace conventional meat?
Does music help you concentrate?
Does listening to music help or hinder concentration and cognitive performance?
How close is nuclear fusion power?
How close is nuclear fusion power to becoming a practical, commercial energy source?
Does cash incentive reduce smoking?
Does offering cash incentives reduce smoking rates and help people quit?